“They are fighting the wrong people.” That frantic cry came as a new post on Reachout, where I connect with chronic pain patients. Not for the first time, I heard a patient cry foul over the much-publicized war against opioids. Recently, I have read quite a bit...

After running an errand today, I realized that, due to my personal experiences, I have learnt the ins and outs of supporting those unfortunate enough to be coping with chronic illness. This afternoon, you see, I took lunch over to my mom’s house. On the table that...

Chronic pain affects a lot of people every year and many receive a diagnosis in order to determine the appropriate treatment for this condition. But first of all, what is a diagnosis? If you look at the Merriam-Webster dictionary it would be this: “the art or act of...

How to get rid of brain fog using sensible home remedies? Although it is not a clinically recognized term, brain fog is a commonly used definition to describe periods of mental confusion or lack of focus, leading to a decrease in cognitive performance and inability...

There are five stages of grief. These stages are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Each of us grieves when dealing with the diagnosis of a chronic illness. I remember yelling and screaming, in frustration during the stage of anger. I can remember...

When I first met Laura in a yoga class, the first thing I noticed was her joyful personality. People know her for her vibrant sense of humor and enthusiasm, often amusing everyone in the room. I would have never imagined she suffered from a chronic condition. “I have...